--- product_id: 64433053 title: "Allen Sports Deluxe 542QR 4 Quick Release Towbar Bicycle Carrier" brand: "allen" price: "$466.10" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/64433053-allen-sports-deluxe-542qr-4-quick-release-towbar-bicycle-carrier store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Locking quick-install hitch Foldable & tilt-back design Carries 4 bikes securely Allen Sports Deluxe 542QR 4 Quick Release Towbar Bicycle Carrier **Brand:** allen **Price:** $466.10 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚗💨 Unlock adventure with the ultimate 4-bike hitch carrier! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Allen Sports Deluxe 542QR 4 Quick Release Towbar Bicycle Carrier by allen - **How much does it cost?** $466.10 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/64433053-allen-sports-deluxe-542qr-4-quick-release-towbar-bicycle-carrier) ## Best For - allen enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted allen brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Quick-Release Security:** Locking hitch with 2 keys ensures your gear stays put, wherever you roam. - • **Space-Savvy Fold & Tilt:** Fold arms away and tilt rack back for easy truck access—maximize utility on every trip. - • **Effortless 4-Bike Hauling:** Transport your entire crew’s bikes with a single hitch—no compromises. - • **Tool-Free Setup in Minutes:** Just 3 bolts to assemble—get on the road faster and stress-free. - • **Universal Frame Compatibility:** Fits everything from kid’s mountain bikes to adult road bikes with ease. ## Overview The Allen Sports Deluxe 542QR is a robust, black powder-coated alloy steel hitch-mounted bike carrier designed for 2-inch receiver hitches. It securely transports up to four bicycles with individual tie-downs and a locking quick-install hitch system. Its foldable arms and tilt-back feature provide convenient access to your vehicle’s rear without unloading bikes. Compatible with a wide range of bike frames, it weighs 10 kg and supports up to 63.5 kg total load, backed by a limited lifetime warranty. ## Description Carry up to four bicycles on road trips or camping excursions with the Allen four-bike carrier hitch. The hitch insert--which fits 2-inch receiver hitches--is easy to operate and super secure for your bikes. Just attach it to your hitch, then use the tie-down cradle system to individually secure and protect the bikes. The carry arm accommodates a wide range of frame sizes and designs, so you can carry your kid-size mountain bike or adult road bike with equal confidence. And you don't have to remove your bikes to access the back of your truck or SUV, as the rack tilts back for easy lift-gate access and folds out of the way completely when not in use. Also equipped with a no-wobble bolt to keep the rack from moving inside the hitch, the four-bike carrier is coloured with a black powder-coated finish. With only three bolts needed to assemble your Allen Deluxe Hitch Rack, your rack will be out of the box and have you on the road in minutes. ## Features - hitch insert fits 2 inch (us)/ 50.8 mm (europe) receiver hitches - quick install hitch secures and tightens rack inside of receiver hitch; includes 2 keys - arms fold out of the way when not in use and rack tilts back when needed - individual tie downs secure and protect bicycles - accommodates a wide range of bicycle frame designs - ; Included components: Hitch Mounted 4-Bike Carrier with Locking Quick Install Hitch ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Asin | B0792V7HB5 | | Automotive Fit Type | Universal Fit | | Best Sellers Rank | 171,655 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) 41 in Bike Cargo Trailers | | Brand Name | Allen | | Colour | Black | | Compatible With Vehicle Type | Truck | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (5,449) 4.6 out of 5 stars | | Eu Spare Part Availability Duration | 10 Years | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00765271542504 | | Included Components | Hitch Mounted 4-Bike Carrier with Locking Quick Install Hitch | | Is Foldable | Yes | | Item Dimensions | 66 x 8.9 x 35.6 centimetres | | Item Type Name | Deluxe Locking Quick Release 4-Bike Carrier for 2 in. hitch | | Item Weight | 10 Kilograms | | Load Capacity | 63.5 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | Allen Sports | | Manufacturer Part Number | 542QR | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | Limited Lifetime | | Material Type | Alloy Steel | | Model Number | 542QR | | Mounting Type | Hitch | | Number Of Items | 1 | | Number Of Packs | 1 | | Unit Count | 4.0 count | | Upc | 765271542504 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Allen - **Colour:** Black - **EU Spare Part Availability Duration:** 10 Years - **Is foldable:** Yes - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 66 x 8.9 x 35.6 centimetres - **Item weight:** 10 Kilograms - **Load capacity:** 63.5 Kilograms - **Material:** Alloy Steel - **Mounting type:** Hitch - **Vehicle service type:** Truck ## Images ![Allen Sports Deluxe 542QR 4 Quick Release Towbar Bicycle Carrier - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ap4WOkF1L.jpg) ![Allen Sports Deluxe 542QR 4 Quick Release Towbar Bicycle Carrier - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81YtWV2QquL.jpg) ![Allen Sports Deluxe 542QR 4 Quick Release Towbar Bicycle Carrier - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Li1Jwev+L.jpg) ![Allen Sports Deluxe 542QR 4 Quick Release Towbar Bicycle Carrier - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71X9avizTwL.jpg) ![Allen Sports Deluxe 542QR 4 Quick Release Towbar Bicycle Carrier - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81FcxWRsl2L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style Name** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Please advise if the 2 bike 522QR is suitable for a Polestar 2 with its electric towbar?** A: I don't see any reason for it not to **Q: Has anyone fitted this to a pick up truck, one with a canopy cover I e. A straigh up back with glass. Am wondering how much range with handle bars etc** A: Hi Luke, whilst ours isn’t fitted to a pick up truck as you described; it’s on our RV which does have a completely flat, straight up back. The handle of the rear fitted bike (the one nearest the vehicle) does touch the back of the vehicle if you just strap the bike on using the fixtures that come with this rack, but to get around it, when we lock the bike to the rack (using a security bike lock), we do so through the front wheel, turning it out slightly away from the back of the vehicle, if that makes sense. This stops the handle bar of the rear mounted bike touching the back of the vehicle. It’s a actually a very good bike rack. We’re certainly very pleased with it and the bike doesn’t move at all when travelling. Hope this helps. **Q: Dose the main mast tilt 90 degrees for tailgate access on a van?** A: Very happy with product would recommend it. **Q: When bikes are on the rack will this block licence plate and lights and thus illegal?** A: It may well do depending on the placement of the hitch in relation to your lights and plate. I have a 'spare' number plate for trailers etc. and use this either in the back window or on my roof rack where it will be visible. You may prefer to get a light bar and mount this to the rack or the bikes if you have the appropriate electric socket on your tow hitch. In my case it does not obscure any of the lights and only partially covers the 'plate so I think adding a second reg plate should suffice. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bike carrier *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 21 November 2024* Great product very well built and engineered although a little on the weighty side. Would recommend. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent product *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 18 April 2025* Excellent product, very pleased ### ⭐⭐⭐ Does not fit on a ball hitch. *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 4 February 2024* The item would have been very useful except that it did not attach to my ball hitch tow bar. This was not made clear in the item information. I had to return the carrier for a full refund.It is called a quick release towbar bike carrier. Maybe I am stupid but I call my ball hitch a towbar and thought this item would attach. Pity because I really wanted this to work. ## Frequently Bought Together - Allen Sports Deluxe Locking Quick Release 4-Bike Carrier for 2 Inch Hitch, Model 542QR, Black - Bike Rack Straps, 4-Pack Trilancer Adjustable Bike Wheel Stabilizer Strap with Hook and Loop for Car and Wall Mount, for Transportation and Storage (26'' x 1.5'') - Allen Sports Crossbar for Transport on Step-Through Style Bikes --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/64433053-allen-sports-deluxe-542qr-4-quick-release-towbar-bicycle-carrier](https://www.desertcart.us/products/64433053-allen-sports-deluxe-542qr-4-quick-release-towbar-bicycle-carrier) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-09-12*